How2Exit

JULY 13, 2023

The criteria include factors such as valuation multiples, legal issues, availability of buyers, ESG focus, maturity, and competition. They argue that by bringing in experts, business owners can expedite the process of preparing their business for sale and increase their chances of getting a higher valuation.

Business 130

Business Collaboration Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 24, 2023

Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more. You could even say that a long-only fund that invests in undervalued companies based on their earnings announcements is “event-driven.”

Funds 64

Funds Investors Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers 64

Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Many owners are bearish when discussing a capital related transaction, be it a capital raise, selling a minority stake, or selling their beloved brand creation. These leaders have developed a successful brand and understand that market scarcity drives market demand—and that this can and usually will command a premium valuation.

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How2Exit

MARCH 24, 2024

His career began in a fund-of-funds sector where he managed investments across the Asia Pacific, offering him a diverse understanding of market cycles, politics, and economics. He later joined CSG Partners in the United States to be closer to business owners and offer them unique exit strategies that align with their objectives. rn rn rn ".as

Business 130

Business Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions Equities 130

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

My parents started a collision repair equipment company back in 1988, ended up not joining the family business right out of school, but went the investment banking route and sometime into that the family business came calling. That valuation depending on how you look at it, boils down to 193% of sales or about 15 times EBITDA.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Mergers and Acquisitions M&A Equities 52

MergersCorp M&A International

JULY 5, 2024

Convertible Bonds or CBs are a very attractive investment that offers a several advantage for investors. It provides a shield against market downturns with their fixed interest payments, while as we already mention, also offers the potential for capital gains if the company’s stock price increases.

Debt 52

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Sica Fletcher

APRIL 11, 2024

personal debt, business/legal liabilities, time-sensitive investment opportunities) may prompt owners to sell quickly. Concern over growing industry competition or desire to capitalize on a fleeting, high demand for their business may provoke a swift sale. Financial Need. Urgent financial requirements (e.g.,

Insurance 52

Insurance Advisory M&A Investment Banking 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 26, 2023

In particular, companies in the logistics space likely will enjoy an enhancer to valuation if they utilize cutting edge technology. Nevertheless, owners are still holding out for what they perceive as the higher valuations of the previous few years. Contact Bill at William.snow@focusbankers.com.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Insurance 52

Focus Investment Banking

APRIL 14, 2024

Many manufacturers, having operated for several decades, have exhausted their equipment and require significant investment to modernize systems. Investing in facility upgrades, automation, and talent development is critical to maintain operations and remain competitive.

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M&A Food Private Equity Manufacturing 52

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether due to new technologies supplanting the old, overhyped valuations crashing to earth, errors in judgement, or lack of business acumen, the tech world is rife with the rise and fall of companies and careers. The post Recap: 2023 West Coast M&A/Private Equity Forum appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity M&A Equities Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Wall Street Mojo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Table of contents Lower Middle Market Definition Lower Middle Market Explained Capital sources Examples Lower Middle Market vs Upper Middle Market Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Recommended Articles Key Takeaways The lower middle market (LMM) comprises small and medium enterprises with an annual revenue of $5 million to $50 million.

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Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2020

Furthermore, over the last few months, Sica | Fletcher closed one new, very significant ,, PE investment in an insurance brokerage. We are currently working with a number of PE firms as they actively explore possible new investments in the sector. These firms remain “on the clock” to deploy their capital.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Insurance Debt Equities 52

Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

The standard private equity model involves a firm raising capital from a number of institutional investors, such as pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, and investing this money on their behalf into privately owned companies. The data below from Statista shows the volume of UK private equity deals between 2017 and 2022.

Private Equity 59

Private Equity Equities Investment Business 59

Software Equity Group

MARCH 21, 2023

Minority investors aim to increase value and earn a return on their investment when your business undergoes additional transactions down the line, whether through additional capital raises, acquisition, or an initial public offering (IPO). Hiring an advisor for your growth financing helps ensure a successful transaction.

Finance 52

Finance Finance Debt Equities 52

Cooley M&A

DECEMBER 14, 2020

More private companies have chosen to remain private for longer periods due to the availability of capital from VC and private equity funds. For many private companies during that period, a capital raise was not the primary focus, which meant that a direct listing represented the most efficient route.

IPO 52

IPO Mergers and Acquisitions Investors Private Equity 52

Focus Investment Banking

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

We believe small and medium-sized business service companies—not just large corporations—need to adopt AI and automation into their processes to streamline their operations, reduce errors, improve productivity, cut costs, and increase sales, which leads to richer valuations and attractiveness to prospective acquirers.

Business 52

Business Mergers and Acquisitions Management IT 52

Tyton Partners

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Interest rates continued their upward climb, inducing anxiety around the cost of borrowing, and requiring a higher ROI for investments to realize the same IRR levels. Capital raises and minority investments were hit the strongest (-35% YoY), reflecting the broader bearishness surrounding investments in the space.

Education 59

Education Capital Raising Capital M&A 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

If you had to pick a single industry that could be interesting to every hedge fund investing in individual companies, it might be biotech. Its more of an industry focus at the intersection of several other strategies , such as long/short equity , event-driven investing , and even merger arbitrage. also find their way into the industry.

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Funds Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions Valuation 64